(2nd February: New section below) In a worrying indication of Argyll and Bute Council CEO’s lack of control – 
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Category Archives: Community Councils
Community Council takes Transport Minister to task for A83 condition at Tarbert
On 28th November 2011 the Chair of Tarbert and Skipness CC, Brian Mearns, sent Continue reading
Public meeting in Dunoon on Gourock-Dunoon ferry issues
Dunoon Community Council is engaging energetically Continue reading
Castle Toward meeting: stand up or hold up?
First published on 1st February 2010, this was our first hand account of the public meeting in Innellan Continue reading
Castle Toward campaigner challenges Russell to defend Scottish Government decision
Chris Fergusson, one of the most energetic participants Continue reading
Upset for South Cowal as community right to buy rejection raises questions about ‘Best Value’
South Cowal Community Council heard on Friday 9th September 2011 – after a year’s delay Continue reading
Freeman challenge underlines management crisis at National Park
(UPDATED below, 15th August) Councillor George Freeman has embarked upon a substantial challenge Continue reading
New fund to fight flytipping invites local applications
In an important and practical initiative, Zero Waste Scotland has just launched a new £50,000 fund offering grants of between £500 and £10,000 to help local communities tackle flytipping.
This fund can provide them with cash to remove dumped waste and take steps to prevent future problems. Importantly successful applicants will also be given expert help and advice on how best to resolve their particular problem. Continue reading
Councillors at odds on Community Councillors’ involvement in Oban Common Good Fund
Councillor Donald Macdonald has raised concerns over Councillor Duncan Macintyre’s Continue reading
Support for Argyll First’s stance against Council Executive Committee
Community Councils discussing the communication on the birth of the new cross-party Continue reading